Lead and build the quality engineering function at a fast-growing hardware manufacturer. Own end-to-end quality strategy across assembly and production operations, manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors, and partner with global suppliers to establish quality systems and processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build quality management systems, control plans, and inspection processes from scratch including IQC, IPQC, and end-of-line frameworks
- Manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors, set standards, and drive accountability across the quality function
- Own global supplier quality relationships including regular calls with contract manufacturers and suppliers
- Lead root cause investigations, MRB meetings, CAPAs, and SCARs to drive continuous improvement across production
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Manufacturing, and Production leadership to ensure quality is built into every stage
7-15 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering within automotive or hardware
2+ years managing or leading a quality engineering team
Experience building quality systems and processes at a startup or early-stage manufacturer
Deep expertise in IQC, IPQC, EOL inspection frameworks and quality control plans
Experience with FMEA, SPC, GD&T, MRB, CAPAs, SCARs
Experience managing global supplier quality
BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
no yearly bonus benefit, no cash sign on bonus, no relocation assistance